TV series
Jamaica Inn
1983, English, on ITV1. Created by Derek Marlowe.
In the early 1800s, Mary Yellan's life is changed after her father is murdered by shipwreckers. When her mother dies of a broken heart not long afterwards, Mary is forced to go live with her Aunt Patience at her inn on Bodmin Moor. It's there that she discovers her slightly mad Uncle Joss is the wreckers' ringleader and that Jamaica Inn is their headquarters. Mary is determined to bring Joss and his gang to justice and calls upon Joss' younger brother Jem to help.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 1983
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Latest episode
S1 E3: Retribution
Aired 30 January 1983
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Derek MarloweCreator
- Jane SeymourMary Yellan · 3 ep
- Patrick McGoohanJoss Merlyn · 3 ep
- Trevor EveJeremiah 'Jem' Merlyn · 3 ep
- John McEneryReverend Francis Davey · 2 ep
- Billie WhitelawAunt Patience · 2 ep
- Peter VaughanSquire Bassatt · 2 ep
- Vivian PicklesMartha Yellan · 2 ep
- Michael GoldieHarry · 2 ep
- John AbineriRichards · 2 ep
- Tony RohrGuard · 2 ep
- Norman BowlerCaptain · 1 ep
- Christopher DouglasWalter · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 January 1983
- Last aired
- 30 January 1983
- Network
- ITV1
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Jamaica Inn is based on
Jamaica Inn is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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How many seasons of Jamaica Inn are there?
Jamaica Inn has 1 season and 3 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Jamaica Inn finished?
Yes. Jamaica Inn ended in 1983, so you can watch the whole story.
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What shows are like Jamaica Inn?
If you liked Jamaica Inn, try The Mallorca Files, Smother, Agatha Christie's Marple.
Who created Jamaica Inn?
Jamaica Inn was created by Derek Marlowe and stars Jane Seymour, Patrick McGoohan, Trevor Eve.
What is Jamaica Inn based on?
Jamaica Inn is adapted from a novel.